If you have any manuals that i am able to use and that dont b. Guards are in good condition with very light signs of surface rust. He is the author of a number of books including the military sniper since 1914 osprey, 2001. The lee enfield is a series of boltaction rifles and carbines designed by scottishborn gun designer james paris lee 18311904 and the royal small arms factory at enfield lock, great britain. Apex gun parts is your source for hard to find gun parts, parts kits, and accessories. Shop smle also see enfield gun parts numrich gun parts. This web site, now in its 11th year, was created for collectors, shooters, and fans of the venerable enfield rifle, a rifle whichin its various formshas seen duty for over 150 years as a main battle rifle, a home guard and constabulary weapon, a competition target rifle, and a major gamegetter on five continents. These pics are of the transit chest belonging to the 1944 c no. Snider, martini, lee metford, lee enfield, smle, no. The rifle went through many changes over the years, always improving and advancing its original form. The enfield smle entered service as the mk1 just after the turn of the 20th century, when king. The late charles skip stratton wrote several books on the longestserving british service rifles, and had planned two more before going to his reward in 2006. Original springfield model 1812 flintlock this is an extremely rare to find in australia, springfield model 1812 musket.
A friend just purchased a lee enfield no3 rifle dated 1918. I had read in another reference book by charles stratten, that enfield factory rifles on had 4 digit serial numbers. Enfield sht 22 mk4 22 trainer rifle ref reference library. It saw combat from the boer war onwards, and thousands are still in use today. A century of lee metford and lee enfield rifles and carbines. I can not believe that in only few short weeks that this book double in price. This book represents the perfect complement to a lee enfield rifle, especially for those looking for technical information without wading through hundreds of pages or skimming through anecdotes and stories. Pdf the lee enfield rifle download full pdf book download. These three volumes 1, 2, and 4 are complete and detailed books to enable a prospective buyer, or current owner, to objectively determine the authenticity of an original lee enfield.
He is the author of a number of books including the military sniper since 1914. We offer the largest selection of hard to find parts. Similar versions also appeared in canada around the same time. Please check out my other auctions for more lee enfield parts and other vintage shooting equipment. They replaced the lee metford a series of boltaction rifles and carbines designed by james paris lee and william ellis metford when the british armed forces adopted. It has photos of variants od the rifle such as the sniper setup. The leeenfield story by skennerton, ian and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It was the british armys standard rifle from its official adoption in 1895 until 1957. The leeenfield boltaction, magazinefed, repeating rifle was the main firearm used by the military forces of the british empire and commonwealth during the first half of the 20th century. Work done at enfield lock northern suburb of london. The american rifleman is the offi cial iournal of the national rifle association of america nra.
Get the best deals on enfield hunting gun ammunition magazines when you shop the largest online selection at. It was adopted by the british army in 1895 and only replaced by the l1a1 slr in 1957. Initially the rifles were produced in a batch of 20,000 by sal which changed to canadian arsenals limited cal very soon after the war so serial number rationalization will fall between 0l1 to 0l9999, then 1l0001 to a high of 2l0000. The pattern 1914 enfield and m1917 enfield rifles are based on the enfielddesigned p19, itself a mauser 98 derivative and not based on the lee action, and are not part of the lee enfield family of rifles, although they are frequently assumed to be. Very good order throughout with matching numbers to the action, bolt renumbered, forend and barrel. The lee enfield is one of the 20th centurys most recognisable and longestserving military rifles. This is an original british made lee enfield smle barrel in.
Used condition should be accepted as this is an old piece of kit and the paintwork has ware to it particularly on the base. The lee enfield number 1 rifles shows fulllength views, closeups of actions and parts of all number 1 series rifles. For the lee enfield rifle 4 pubs paperback october 22, 2018. A 22lr trainer from the remnants of the british empire based on the smle. The lee enfield rifle has proven itself as the finest battle rifle of all time. As a long time enthusiast of the lee enfield, and current owner of a number 4 mk 1 lee enfield, i value the information presented in this guide. The next grouping consists of trainers from the rifle no. It is full of info more then i could have hope for. The lee enfield story abebooks shop for books, art. The smle, renamed the rifle no1 mkiii they should all have been upgraded to.
Learn how the canadian army used the lee enfield in wwii this book is a compilation of the four most useful and sought after. Those looking for history, stories, or insane levels of depth should look for other books, though. Lee enfield parts enfield parts enfield rifle parts. The development of the lee metford and lee enfield rifles from its introduction in 1888 are detailed and illustrated.
British service rifle from 1888 to 1950 by robert j. This specific book, the lee enfield is the most recent iteration of his compendium of lee enfield information, printed in 2007 previous versions were the lee enfield story of the 1980s and. This is the story of the rifles used by the british soldier during world war i the short magazine leeenfield. The lee enfield number i rifles has 47 photographs and 5. The leeenfield is a boltaction, magazinefed, repeating rifle that served as the main firearm. The pattern room therefore has no such example, although the rifle is shown in ian skennertons excellent reference book the lee enfield. Not only does it contain very competent instruction on the assembly and disassembly of the rifles but also information on the ammunition and accessories issued with the rifle. It has several proof marks on the chamber end as well askc on the underside. German manufacturing codes of occupied countries during world war 2 these codes may be found on various wartime small arms manufactured in nazioccupied europe during ww2. This is one of the best digital books i have seen about the lee enfield rifle after the actual lee enfield service rifle hand book. Lee enfield parts enfield parts enfield rifle parts for sale. This auction is for 2 lee enfield smle trigger guards.
Home of the well known author of the leeenfield, and many others books. The left side of the receiver is marked 22 over long branch and 1944 date. Why the 114yearold leeenfield rifle is only now being. After wwii, the brits went to work producing a successor to their then rifle, no. A century of leemetford and leeenfield rifles and carbines. Sn 2l2761 is a 1944 dated 22 long braanch 22 caliber trainer. Get the best deals on smle when you shop the largest online selection at. Wipe clean printed color cover with high quality card color dust jacket. Clear lee enfield wikipedia page 42 items found page 1 1. Historic arms resource centre facility for british and commonwealth enfield and other miniature calibre training and smallbore target rifles bsa. This updated and expanded edition also has a ready model identification chapter and colour plates. It has been converted to a singleshot training rifle.
He brought it over the other day and we shot it with. The leeenfield is the ultimate account of a centurys development and issue of the leemetford and leeenfield series. The following makers codes are noted on some bayonet blades and scabbards, it is quite possible that they may also appea. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. This specific book, the lee enfield is the most recent iteration of his compendium of leeenfield information, printed in 2007 previous. This is the absolute definitive work by this legendary author. The lee enfield is notable for its relatively high rate of fire compared to other boltaction rifles. The lee enfield has also seen use in the hands of insurgents in nations like nepal, afghanistan, iraq, india and the solomon islands. A redesign of the leemetford adopted by the british army in 1888, the leeenfield superseded the earlier. The wwi versions are often referred to as the smle, which is short for the common short, magazine. The lee enfield story by skennerton, ian and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The leeenfield by ian skennerton hardcover signed by. Smle also see enfield shop from numrich gun parts selection of smle products today. Enfield hunting gun ammunition magazines for sale ebay.
Ordnance factory and ordnance depot abbreviations appear in various service literature and reference books from the early 19th century. This rifle started life as a 1916 dated smle but was arsenal converted to a for sale by harryl on gunsamerica 933990311. Why the 114yearold lee enfield rifle is only now being retired by the canadian armed forces once shouldered by nearly 50 armies, canada becomes the last military in the world to remove it from. These rifles were sold when much of the the birmingham small arms companys own collection was broken up and sent to auction some years ago. Over 17 million lee enfields have been produced worldwide since 1895. British troops armed with the magazine lee enfield mark i and i rifles aka the long lee enfields, with their manually loaded magazines and ballistically unimpressive. While the lee enfield story has long been accepted as the definitive tome on the lee metford and lee enfield rifle series, this new volume increases the record from 504 to 608 pages and. Leeenfield rifle series internet movie firearms database. The lee enfield is a boltaction, magazinefed, repeating rifle that served as the main firearm used by the military forces of the british empire and commonwealth during the first half of the 20th century.
Cary brought one of his favorite rifles to the range today. The book shows fulllength views of rifles, closeups of actions, and parts of all number 1 series rifles. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. In nice looking condition and maker marked from bsa on the no1 mk3 smle rifle systems for military and cadet training. Soldiers recollections of the rifle are overwhelmingly affectionate. The leeenfield rifle by martin pegler, 9781849087889, available at book.
The leeenfield is one of the 20th centurys most recognisable and longest serving military rifles. The lee enfield rifle by major e g b reynolds abebooks passion for books. No other firearm has served for so long at home and abroad with such a proud record. We specialize in all military surplus weapons from ak47s, ar15s, mausers, cetme, enfields, uzis, and much more. If you have a lee enfield rifle, it can be difficult to track down the stripper clips, mags, carry cases, handguards, slings, and other rifle parts and accessories you need to keep it in good working order while maintaining historical accuracy. Hopefully these following manuals are of use to lee enfield enthusiasts or collectors and are able to help as reference sources. The lee metford, lee enfield, smle and no 4 series rifles and carbines, 1880 to the present by skennerton, ian and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The leeenfield is one of the 20th centurys most recognisable and longestserving military rifles.
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